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The Clarke County Development Corporation (CCDC) has officially launched the NEXUS Funding Program — a major update to its grant and funding structure, designed to make community investment more consistent and impactful. Replacing legacy programs like the Discretionary and Pillars Grants, NEXUS introduces four clear funding avenues for qualifying nonprofit organizations.
Click through to learn more about the program, view guidelines, and get updates on application availability…
Clarke County Hospital has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bras for the Cause Foundation, supporting the hospital’s ongoing efforts to improve access to preventative health care for women in the region. With these funds, Clarke County Hospital will continue offering free well-woman exams to uninsured
Osceola Water Works will begin a new water main replacement program at the end of July aimed at improving and modernizing Osceola’s water infrastructure, with areas that have experienced repeated main breaks and service disruptions getting top priority.
Click through to the latest to read more and what areas will be impacted by the updates….
Supporting the community through a Pillars Grant for foundation renovation, the CCDC recently helped the “Little White Church” in Woodburn, Iowa reclaim part of its history and spark a renewed vision for its future.
Check out the latest updates and read the fascinating story of the historic Woodburn landmark…
Can you hear the engines roar? Well, wait until July 3rd… The 3rd Annual JunctionTown Showdown truck and tractor pull is the perfect weekend event for the whole family. It kicks off at the Clarke County fairgrounds in Osceola, Iowa Thursday!
Click through to see event details and more on how you can make this part of your exciting 4th of July weekend activities!
Clarke County Hospital is proud to announce the addition of specialized Wound Care services for individuals with chronic or non-healing wounds. Led by Megan Kohler, ARNP, a certified wound care expert, this new service line is designed to help patients heal faster and…
Click through to read more about the latest at Clarke County Hospital.
Educators and Economic Development professionals, joined local industry leaders last week to hear about the latest activities at the ORBIT (Osceola Regional Business and Industry Training) Center. Through a collaborative roundtable discussion they saw how the center is taking shape, and the potential impact it will have on the future of south-central Iowa’s workforce.
Click the link to learn more the roundtable and the exciting vision for the ORBIT Center…
With recent questions from customers, the team at Osceola Water Works thought it would be good to address the water restrictions seen through many regional news outlets.
The restrictions issued by Central lowa Water Works (CIWW) are due to elevated nitrate levels in their primary water sources which are the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Click through read more about the restrictions and how it impacts Osceola customers…
The city of Osceola, in conjunction with the Clarke County Development Corporation, is launching a program to directly address the rising costs of new home construction and spur on new development across the area. Through the Osceola Housing Incentive (O-HI) Program, new home builders and homeowners can apply for 10% back on ALL construction costs for a newly built home.
I mean, what a great way to say “O… HI neighbors!” 😉
Click the link to learn more about the O-HI Program and how it could kick off exciting new community growth…
As they continue through the Plan-EIS review process, the Clarke County Reservoir Commission has taken another step forward in its journey to bring a regional water source to South-Central Iowa.
Click through for the latest update on the reservoir project…
Clarke Community Schools is proud to welcome Mr. Marcus Munoz as the new Associate Principal for both Clarke Middle School and Clarke High School. Munoz officially begins his role on July 1, 2025, bringing with him over a decade of classroom and leadership experience, a commitment to
The Osceola Municipal Airport (I75) is proud to host the first annual Jim and Mary Ellen Kimball Memorial Fly-In and Cruise-In on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This special event, open to the public, will celebrate the legacy of two passionate aviators and community supporters, while
As of Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, West Lake’s spillway overflowed for the first time since May 2021. This is a significant milestone in the recent battle with ongoing drought conditions in the area.
The Osceola Water Works team remains cautious about future water needs emphasizes their focus on a future reservoir and sustainable water solutions for Osceola customers…
Osceola Chamber Main Street has been working on beautifying the downtown Osceola area through a series of phases that incorporate ambiance and bring curb appeal to the area. With the first phase of lighting mostly completed, the OCMS Design Committee is moving on to their next endeavor – flowers.
Click through to read about the latest floral updates and what can be expected for future beautification efforts around the city….
In a world filled with tempting drink options that range from frothy coffees to fizzy sodas, it can be easy to overlook the cheapest and healthiest beverage: water. Yet, when comparing health benefits and cost against other popular drink choices, water consistently rises to the top as
